'Yes' vote for King County crisis care levy leading in early ballot results
Voters in King County are saying "yes" thus far to a tax levy that would fund five behavioral health crisis care centers in the region.
On Wednesday morning, the $1.25 billion proposal (proposition 1) was leading with 54% of the vote. After another day of ballot counting, the numbers barely budged. On Thursday morning, it was 55% in favor, 45% against.
A total of 24% of registered voters have turned in their ballots.
If the tax levy officially passes, the owner of a $700,000 home will have to pay an additional $120 each year in property taxes. The crisis care funding would last more than nine years.
At a ballot drop box in Renton earlier this week, voters were split on the idea. Some agreed that the region needs more mental health facilities. Others felt that taxpayers are already under too much financial strain. Property taxes in King County have risen more than 6% this year, compared to last year.
The ballot count is expected to change over the week, as more votes are counted. Check back for updates.
